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Carpocalypse
GM’s Bob Lutz Reverses Retirement Decision, May Lead Global Marketing
According to Automotive News, GM's once-outgoing product czar's decided to stay on with the "New GM" as head of a newly-consolidated marketing and communications empire. Apparently, his Letterman interview was just that good. More » -
Carpocalypse
Federal Judge Approves Sale Of Good Parts To Newer Model GM
A federal judge approved GM's plan late Sunday to sell its best assets to a new, government-backed company — "New GM" — a crucial step in completing the automaker's trip through bankruptcy court and, you know, not liquidating. [NYT] -
Carpocalypse
GM CEO Fritz Henderson Confirms Former Boss Asked To Step Down By Obama
During bankruptcy testimony earlier today, GM CEO Fritz Henderson confirmed initial reports that former CEO Rick Wagoner being asked to step down by Steve Rattner, head of the President's auto task force, in a one-on-one meeting. -
Carpocalypse
"New GM" sale may be approved in bankruptcy court today. Follow along on Twitter here.
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muscle car wars
Chevy Camaro To Beat Ford Mustang In June Sales?
As the Muscle Car Wars continue, GM's struggling to meet demand for the new Chevy Camaro, with some buyers paying heavy premiums on sticker prices. Now GM even thinks it may catch Ford's new 2010 Mustang in monthly sales. More »
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By Ray WertComment by pauljones: I'm not surprised. Let's face it: the Camaro offers all around better numbers: -It beats the Mustang on performance, whether we are... 20 Responses | Other threads
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Carpocalypse
A GM-branded Toyota Prius? Is it Japanese April Fool's Day or something? [Bloomberg via BusinessInsider]
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Carpocalypse
GM Says Goodbye To Toyota Partnership, Ships NUMMI To "Old GM"
The demise of Pontiac and the joint-venture Vibe left GM's side of the partnership with Toyota at California's NUMMI assembly plant in question. Until now. GM released a statement saying NUMMI is totally "Old GM." Full release below. More » -
car crash
Buy Second Crashed Camaro For Only $16K
Want a cheap deal on a 300 HP V6-engined 2010 Camaro? Here's the second one to meet with some serious damage for only $16K. What a deal to let your mullet meet the open-windowed wind! One more pic below. More »
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By Ray WertComment by Stranger than most, Now with A+ Certification!!!: $16,000 for car the front half of a car, let's see get out the plasma cutter take it off behind... 8 Responses | Other threads
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Carpocalypse
GM To Build New Small Car In
Busting the conventional wisdom it takes a third world to build a profitable small car for the first world, the AP's Tom Krisher broke news GM will build its new small car in Michigan. Wait, Michigan's still considered "first world?"ChinaLake Orion, Michigan! -
new cars
2010 GMC Terrain Pricing Starts At $24,995
Itching for the 32 MPG highway 2010 Chevy Equinox but really want it with a GMC badge? It'll be a $1,810 premium on the base model as the 2010 GMC Terrain starts at $24,995. Full details below. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by Ash78: Driving that Terrain, high up and vain. Suburbanites you'd better watch your speed. 11 Responses | Other threads
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spy photos
Pre-Production Chevy Volt Plugged In, Testing In Real World
The first pre-production Chevy Volt "Integration Vehicle" was completed this week ahead of schedule. Looks like GM's putative four-wheeled electrified savior is getting closer to reality. More » -
jalopnik reviews
Muscle Car Wars: Camaro vs. Challenger vs. Mustang
Here's what you've been waiting for — the 2010 Chevy Camaro SS, 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T and the 2010 Ford Mustang GT — reviewed by us, together at the same time and place. Time for the Muscle Car Wars! More » -
Carpocalypse
GM To Lay Off 4,000 White Collar Workers By October 1st
As part of an already-announced move designed to slim down U.S. non-union employees 15% to 23,500, GM plans to eliminate 4,000 U.S. salaried employees via buyouts and retirement incentives by October 1st. [Bloomberg] -
Carpocalypse
Chrysler Better Have GM's Two-Mode Hybrid Money
GM wants Chrysler to pay-up on the two-mode hybrid transmission developed jointly with Daimler and BMW. Apparently Chrysler owes $531,275 on the project, and ain't nobody gonna get one over on the General. [PickupTrucks.com] -
transformers
Robogasm 2 Begins In 24 Hours...
In honor of the Transformers 2: Revenge Of The Fallen robogasm, we'll have special coverage starting midnight-plus-one tomorrow night at the Transformers 2 tag. You won't want to miss it. Unless of course you hate giant freakin' robots. And America.
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By Ray WertComment by Maxx Cracker: How many hours until the "Star Trek" sequel? 6 Responses | Other threads
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knight rider
2010 Camaro Begins Transmogrification To KITT
F-body Pontiac Trans Am or Shelby GT500KR it's not, but someone's started the process of turning their brand spankin' new Chevy Camaro into Knight Rider's KITT with a blue flashing light bar in its nostril-like hood scoop. [via Camaro5]
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By Ray WertComment by ssurfer321: I believe blue lights on a car (in my home town) are illegal and considered impersonating an officer. Somebody needs to... 4 Responses | Other threads
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Camaro City Boy
Big Muscle In The Big Apple
Is it possible to balance life with a muscle car in the Big Apple? Find out by following @raywert on Twitter as he spends a week living with a 2010 Camaro SS in New York City.
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By Ray WertComment by al2six: that's not an SS, that's an RS... just sayin 8 Responses | Other threads
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twitter
Unlike Some Auto CEOs, GM's Fritz Henderson Can Type His Own Tweets
During yesterday's live-tweet by GM CEO Fritz Henderson, Ford's always-looking-to-be-center-of-attention-and-shove-a-foot-sideways-in-his-mouth social-media "expert" Scott Monty decided to tweet he'd come up with the idea first. However, unlike Ford's apparently typing-impaired-CEO Alan Mulally, GM's CEO can type his own tweets. Silly SMonty. More »
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By Ray WertComment by Flathead Smith: The CEO of GM sure does have a meager office. I figured a CEO would rate at least two monitors. 4 Responses | Other threads
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Crazy Euro Car Boy
Behold! The Pimped-Out Bedford Ice Cream Van
A mysterious British customizer proves even the lowliest of vehicles — a Bedford ice cream van — can transform into objects of desire. More » -
Carpocalypse
Which Brand Should GM Save?
A recent poll of 1,700 users of the automotive site CarGurus concluded the brand they'd most like GM to save (despite these) is Pontiac — the brand GM will kill. GM just can't win, can they? [CarGurus via AdAge] -
Carpocalypse
GM Sells Saab To Koenigsegg For Song, Dance
We reported last week GM was close to an agreement for the sale of Saab to Swedish automotive consortium Koenigsegg. Now it's official, with GM reaching a tentative agreement to sell the Swedish brand in exchange for apparently nothing whatsoever. More » -
over the back fence
REPORT: New Buick CUV To Get Two-Mode Plug-in Hybrid Drivetrain
Lyle Dennis over at GM-Volt.com claims the new unnamed small Buick CUV leaked by CBS News shares the same platform as the Saturn VUE and will likely get the same two-mode hybrid drivetrain. So yes, that's a Saturn. [GM-Volt]
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By Ray WertComment by leavethegun-takethecannoli: I thought the Saturn was a Buick?I have a question too- What did Penske buy? The entire Saturn line, including... 5 Responses | Other threads
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nascar
GM To Incrementally Cut Support Of NASCAR
Chevrolet spokesman Terry Rhadigan says the bankrupt automaker's discussing incremental cutbacks in GM support of NASCAR teams. Insiders tell us this will in no way impact Jeremy Mayfield's meth supply as he drives for Toyota, not Chevy. [MLive] -
Carpocalypse
Bo knows purchasing. Bo knows cars. But after today, Bo won't know GM anymore. [GM]
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new cars
2010 Corvette Grand Sport Pricing Starts At $55,720
As 1.5 millionth Corvette comes off the assembly line, GM's announcing pricing on the sub-Z06, sorta-like-a-Z51 2010 Corvette Grand Sport coupe will start at $55,720 and the convertible will start at $59,530. New pictures of both below. More »
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Comment by eggwich del fierow your own: Before this page fills with stereotypes (garage queen, old man car, bald guys, etc.), can anyone think of a new... 24 Responses | Other threads
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Carpocalypse
REPORT: Koenigsegg To Buy Saab
Swedish TV is reporting Koenigsegg and a group of Swedish investors have won, signing a letter of intent to buy Saab, the bankrupt Swedish brand, from GM. Expect to see new designs merging jets, the Swedish Chef and a Cuisinart. -
Carpocalypse
GM Reminds Investors Its Stock's Completely Worthless
The now-bankrupt GM's stock price is up almost 100% this week from speculators and short-sellers, forcing the automaker to make a statement reminding people it's, essentially, a worthless piece of paper and shouldn't be bought. Sad, sad press release below.
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spy photos
Future Buick Enclave Spied In CBS News Spot?
While watching a CBS News segment on the future of GM, we noticed something lurking in one of the design studio shots. Could this be the next-gen Buick Enclave or are our eyes deceiving us?
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Carpocalypse
Is Selling Hummer Moral? Is Killing The New York Times?
The New York Times Ethicist blog asks today whether GM selling Hummer is the right thing to do. They posit the honorable thing should be to kill it. Kind of like newspapers. More »
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By Ray WertComment by Deartháir - Now with more Unemployment™!: EVERYTHING destroys the environment somehow. Cars contribute, what, 7% of the emissions that destroy the ozone? Something like 85% of... 16 Responses | Other threads
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Carpocalypse
Edward Whitacre To Be Chairman Of "New GM"
Edward E. Whitacre, Jr., former chairman and CEO of AT&T, will become chairman of the "New GM" when launched later this summer. He will succeed Kent Kresa, another old, white man currently serving as interim chairman. Full release below.
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car crash
Rental Car Reach-Around: First Avis Camaro Wreck!
This crunched Bumblebee-yellow Avis-rental Chevy Camaro was supposedly spotted by Jalopnik reader Nicholas outside the Avis at DFW airport. It only had 1,100 miles on the odometer. What a sad, early end to a 300 HP V6-engined muscle car.
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By Ray WertComment by FuzzlessPlushroom, ya fuckin' berk: I love the token unbelted-passenger spiderweb. Goes to show who rents these things. Know what really makes me happy? That this... 15 Responses | Other threads
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Carpocalypse
Far Right Wing Hates America, Will Buy Toyotas Anyway
Some conservatives are hatching a plan to boycott GM because of government ownership, because nothing says sound fiscal policy like trying to torpedo the sales of a company you already own. [The Detroit Bureau] -
Carpocalypse
GM Kills Ironhide, Ceases Production Of TopKick, Kodiak
Just weeks before Transformers 2 hits theaters, GM's killed Ironhide, announcing they'll be ceasing production of medium duty trucks after being unable to find a buyer due to the Carpocalypse. Goodbye, GMC TopKick and Chevy Kodiak. You'll both be missed. More » -
Carpocalypse
Automotive News: Pontiac G8 Might Survive?
Despite GM CEO Fritz Henderson saying "no chance" at a Pontiac G8 rebranded for Chevy, Buick or any other GM brand, Automotive News today reports GM's Tom Stephens claiming the G8 sedan "might survive with another GM badge." Wait, what? More »
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By Ray WertComment by baldy_pm: Do not tease me. Instead, sell it to Penske so he can rebrand it as a Saturn. I thought I... 19 Responses | Other threads
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Carpocalypse
GM Re:tardation Site Parodies GM Ad Campaign, Mocks Carpocalypse
Think GM's new "Re:Invention" ad campaign is a bit of a joke? A spoof site called GM Re:tardation's sprung up to take on their new marketing silliness. Better, they've put together a spot-on commercial parody as well. See it below. More » -
Carpocalypse
Penske Officially Buying Saturn From GM
GM will officially be selling the Saturn brand to Roger Penske for an unknown sum. GM will continue building Saturns on contract with Penske for them to distribute through Saturn's current dealer network. Full press release below. More » -
Carpocalypse
REPORT: GM Reaches Deal Selling Saturn To Penske
GM's apparently agreed to sell Saturn to Jalopnik's favorite Detroit-loving, mega-dealer-owning, truck-renting and smart-car-selling Roger Penske, with a deal expected to be announced today. So we guess this means there's now a fourth "U.S." automaker in Detroit. [NYT Dealbook] -
Carpocalypse
Carpocalypse Quote Of The Day: If The Shoe Fritz
Today's Carpocalypse quote continues the brutal honesty we saw yesterday, as GM CEO Fritz Henderson told an "Old GM" shareholder: "unfortunately, the value of GM shares is expected to be zero." Better luck next time! [Nick Bunkley via Twitter] -
Carpocalypse
GM CEO Says No Chance For Pontiac G8 GXP Survival As Chevy, Caddy
We know you wanted to see the fantastic Pontiac G8 GXP survive as something with a bowtie (Chevy Impala SS perhaps?), but GM CEO Fritz Henderson's shuttered that door today in a web chat saying "no chance." So sad.
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By Ray WertComment by Deartháir - Now with more Unemployment™!: What a bunch of idiots. Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to Malaise II. If there was any doubt previously, this should allay... 10 Responses | Other threads
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Carpocalypse
In Soviet America, Bankruptcy Drives New Government Motors T-Shirt!
Combining "In Russia" memes with Carpocalyptic imagery, this is a t-shirt perfect for any Jalopnik reader. Plus, who knows, it might even be chosen as the "New GM"'s new logo. [Despair Inc]
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By Wes SilerComment by Electro Gyrocator: I just want to know what exactly he is looking at. He sure has a proud, patriotic look in his... 13 Responses | Other threads
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